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Chapter: The Day Hope Was Lost
A/N: I am sorry for the long delay. Plot bunnies abandoned me, but they're back now.
It was a month later and today was the day that Derrik was coming. Sara kept her mind on the evidence to past the time. She was looking over photos with Greg when a tap on the glass window caught her attention. She looked up and there he was in all his "handsomeness."
Greg didn't look up, just kept working. Sara moved to the door and wrapped her arms tight around him. She moved out of the way.
"Greg?"
He looked up and to the person who had called his name.
"This is Derrik. Derrik, this isGreg. He's one of my closest friends around here."
Sara let out a breath she wasn't aware had been stopped after Greg walked around the table to shake Derrik's hand.
"It's finally a pleasure to meet the one who hold's our Sara's affection so." Greg replied.
Derrik was quickly bombarded with people and greetings. Catherine pulled Sara aside. Warrick was standing behind them. Archie, Doc, and Nick were all around Derrik. Greg had gone back to looking at the photos.
"I'll give you all the details later, Cath." Sara began.
"Well, I was hoping on that, but I was going to actually ask you if you'd notice how much he looks like Greg."
"What! That's ridiculous. He does-" Warrick began but was cut off when Derrik turned to shake his hand. "Woa." he quickly added.
Shift had ended and Sara in hand with Derrik made their exit. Greg was watching from a distance away. Catherine walked up beside him. She put a hand on his shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze.
"She looks happy. That's all that matters." Greg commented.
Sara entered her apartment. Derrik close behind. She poured them a glass of tea and sat down to eat her salad, while he devoured his hamburger.
"How long are you in town for?"
"I came only tonight to see you. I have to be in Washington in the morning."
Sara let out a slow sigh. He reached over and took her hand.
"It'll be longer next time. I promise. Have you thought any more on our discussion?"
"Babe, we've been over this. This is my job. It's what I've chosen to do. It comes with risks, but I promise I am not going to intentionally injure myself."
He smiled at her and kissed her forehead and then her lips lightly.
"I'll see you in two weeks, ok?"
She nodded. She walked him out and watched him drive off in the direction of the airport.
TBC...
A/N2: I know it was another short chapter, but I wanted to get this up. I was working on making it longer but now am being forced off of the computer. I'll have more up soon. Thanks for your patience.